Reliable method for assessing and reporting the risks of disease, contamination and losses caused by one or more microorganisms in a matrix or environment

摘要

The present invention relates to a method for assessing and reporting risks of disease, contamination or loss caused by one or more microorganisms in a matrix or an environment, said method comprising the steps of: a) acquiring data regarding said one or more microorganisms and data regarding said matrix or said environment, b) performing a risk analysis and assessment in order to determine a risk of disease, contamination or loss by said one or more microorganisms in said matrix or environment, c) compiling the results of said risk analysis and outputting said results in a report, and d) recommending suitable prevention, remediation or minimization strategies. In a preferred embodiment, the invention comprises acquiring data regarding said microorganisms by detecting, identifying and quantifying one or more microorganisms or components thereof in said matrix or environment in a single assay, preferably using an array-based assay.